There have been many predictions regarding the next Miss Universe winner. However, most of them are based on the popularity and people's choices. Here, we take a look at the top 5 beauties who could win the crown based on the political influence their country has on Russia.

On the top of the list is Miss Poland Paulina Krupinska: Paulina is being hailed by Russian media, largely because of her ability to speak Russian and the close cultural influence Russia has on Poland. Russia is Poland's number two trade partner and it is highly possible that to better the trade relations, Russia crowns Paulina Krupinska the next Miss Universe.

Miss Spain Patricia Rodriguez: An expert of catwalk, Patricia Rodriguez is loved by Russians. Just like Miss Poland, Rodriguez is also getting a lot of press for being the former Miss World semi-finalists. What else can work in Miss Spain's favour is the recently signed energy agreement between Spain and Russia.

Miss Venezuela Ma. Gabriela Isler: The most beautiful contestant of Miss Universe 2013 pageant, Ma. Gabriela Isler has shown a lot of class during the recent pageant activities. Venezuela is Russia's one of the most important trading and military allies in Latin America and this could possibly help Gabriela win this Miss Universe 2013 title.

Miss Puerto Rico Monic Perez: The Puerto Rican beauty is getting a lot of positive reviews for her pageant activities. Also bestowing the title to Monic Perez could be one of the Russia's extensive PR strategies to build solid relations with Puerto Rico.

Miss Italy Luna Voce: One of the sponsor's for Miss Universe 2013 pageant is Italian lingerie giant, YAMAMAY. It will definitely want Italy's representative, Luna Voce to at least enter the semi-finals. According to Missoslogy.com ,"Due to sponsorship of Kooey Australia and BSC Thailand swimwear, Thai and Australian candidates in the past years have got a lot of attention."